Regular8, Super8 Film Scanning

We offer a full range of services to convert and transfer your Regular 8mm and Super8 film reels into digital file or DVD/Blu-ray format. Call us at 416 479 0903 for a Free Quote.

8mm is a small format film, invented by Kodak in the 1930s as a lower cost home-movie alternative to the 16mm.

Though identified by it's frame width as 8mm, the original incarnation of the format would actually use a 16mm film spool that users would expose only half the width of the film, then flip it over to expose the remaining 8 millimetres for additional footage. When originally processed the 16mm film would be split down the middle reducing the final product to an 8mm strip. You might find this in your collection as a Double 8.

Later, the 8mm would evolve into the cartridge based Super 8, and eventually supporting the inclusion of sound on the films via. magnetic strips that can be found along the edges of the frames. The ease of use, due to the effortless handling of the film, made the format a popular choice for average consumers and amateur film makers alike.

FILM REELS TRANSFERRED TO DIGITAL: MPEG4, MOV, DVD &AMP; BLU-RAY.

Our technology and process provides for a true frame-by-frame digital capture of your film with the option for a "Standard Definition" OR "High Definition (2K)" scan best suited for today's HD-large screen TV's. The price to convert 8mm / Super8 / 16mm film to a unique DIGITAL FILE (one per reel) or DVD (chaptered) is based on a per reel / per linear foot of film basis which is prorated to reflect the actual amount of film we process – you only pay for what you get back.

Our Standard Grade process provides for a RAW transfer of the film to either Standard Definition MPEG4 digital file or DVD.

Our Archival Grade process provides for full “digital clean up” of the footage adjusting for contrast, light and grain as well colour-correction to either a (1) Standard Definition MPEG4 digital file or DVD or (2) a High Definition MPEG4 (HD) or an uncompressed .MOV digital file.

Turn around time is 10 - 15 business days and once complete we will contact you to coordinate pick-up/ return. We do offer a RUSH SERVICE with 24 – 72 hour turn around guaranteed – the rush fee is 25% the value of the order.

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We have a very rigorous Quality Control process which gives us the confidence to say that we completely stand behind our work and guarantee the results. If there are any issues with the quality or performance of the digital materials created (not having to do with the physical condition of your media) we will reprocess those materials at our expense, no questions / no hassles.

We are committed to ensuring the Privacy and Security of our clients information:

All client materials (both physical and digital) are tagged, tracked and stored in a secure location and returned to the client upon completion of the project.

All services are performed in-house by Digital Treasury Group employees; no 3rd parties, no risks.

All Digital Treasury Group employees are required to sign a comprehensive Confidentiality Agreement.

We adhere to all aspects of the Canadian federal government's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Chris Hadfield Inc.

“Working with Digital Treasures was a great experience from start to finish. Our company needed to get some digital conversion work done quickly and at high quality and DT delivered on both accounts. They made the whole process simple and stress-free and provided us with a great quality product.
We’re already planning to do repeat business converting our old video archive and I would highly recommend their services to others.”

The David Suzuki Foundation

“The David Suzuki Foundation turned 25 years old this week! The Foundation trusted Digital Treasures with 25 years’ worth of irreplaceable archival video footage. Marc and team were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. Professional, trustworthy and an outstanding finished product.
Expectations exceeded.

Thank you for helping to preserve and share our history.”

Robert Keziere(former) Chief Photographer, Vancouver Art Gallery

“I have this afternoon received the return of my film and your digital scans. A quick look and I'm thrilled! Thank you so much for the clearly considered attention to my requests.I'm also recommending you to friends at the Vancouver Art Gallery Imaging Department. More to come, with again
sincere thanks for this.”

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ABOUT DIGITAL TREASURES

In 2014 Digital Treasures went fully commercial and became a part of the Digital Treasury Group (DTG). DTG is exclusively focused on being the highest-quality provider of full-suite media conversion and archiving services nationally. We operate under a fully integrated ‘lean’ business model utilizing industry best practices for providing low-cost/high-value digital solutions to the commercial, institutional and retail marketplaces. Our infrastructure has been purpose-built to (1) mitigate all potential risks associated with the handling and processing of a high volume of multiple media formats and (2) ensure the delivery of a best-quality digital solution fit to the client’s specific requirements. Our methodology is based upon 10 years of dedicated media conversion and archiving experience coupled with 15 years of leading-edge corporate experience resulting in the creation of what we know to be the “best in class” provider of these services in Canada.